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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1912

Page

14

Mission Week Observed at First Baptist Church Program

Special services mark Home Mission week to be observed in area churches from November 17 to 24. Union services tomorrow at First Congregational with West Waterloo pastors Rev. R. H. Graves and Rev. W. B. Sanford delivering addresses. Music by First Congregational choir. A 7:30 p.m. schedule at First Baptist features daily programs including The City and The Country, The Frontier and the Island Possessions, American Social Problems, American Indians Africans and Againties, Immigrants, and a Prayer and Conference session.

First Baptist Church First Congregational Church West Waterloo R. H. Graves First United Brethren Church W. B. Sanford Westminsler Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society J. W. Graves D. D Des Moines Young Women’s Missionary Society

Thanksgiving Program at M Sunday Morning Service

Sunday morning special Thanksgiving program led by the Bible School in charge with a sermon titled The Great Essential.

Bible School

Milk Producers Lecture Set In City Hall Chamber

City Milk Inspector W W Wyant has arranged a meeting for dairymen next Tuesday evening in the new council chamber at the city hall. Milk producers and sellers are urged to attend with the public invited. Dr O P Thompson state milk inspector will give an illustrated lecture on dairying and Prof M Raymond Chittick state chemist may also attend.

W. W. Wyant O. P. Thompson Raymond Chittick

New York Clearing House Financial Summary Nov 16

The weekly statement shows banks and trust companies hold 7 268 200 in excess of legal requirements, up 17 600 from last week. Loans fell 6 795 000. specie down 950 000. legal tenders up 1 486 008. net deposits down 8 666 000. circulation up 241 000. Banks vault reserves total 330 963 000, trust companies 62 873 000, aggregate 393 836 000. Excess lawful reserve rose 817 600. Trusts with clearing house members hold 50 349 000 at 25 percent cash reserve. Greater New York state banks and trusts not in clearing house show loans up 659 400, specie down 226 700, legal tenders up 164 000, total deposits down 2 125 800.

New York

Interdenominational Praise Service Planned at Grace M E

The interdenominational missionary societies plan a praise service Tuesday at 2 30 in Grace M E church. A short novel program organized by Mrs A Ferguson features a 15 minute musical piece by Kenneth Runkel and a series of thanksgiving and mission themed readings and impersonations designed for music loving residents of Waterloo.

Grace M. E A. Ferguson Kenneth Runkel W.terloo J. W. Rederd Blanche Could T. W. Watun W. H. Rollins C. F. ‘London Noble Little J. B. Smith Walter Schwedler W. H. Langlas

Motor fire truck refuses to start at fire scene

Firemen frantically tried to start the motorized unit at East station as a West side call came in. The hose wagon and aerial truck responded but the motor failed to start, requiring an expert. A blaze at the corner of Sixth and Bluff streets caused slight damage.

E Side West Side Sixth and Bluff Streets

Birth registration debate at Illinois federation meeting

At Aurora Illinois on November 16, Dr Caroline Hedges condemned women for indifference to illegal abortion and pressed for a new birth registration bill. She argued no full registration is possible until public opinion and women's attitudes toward illegal operations change, noting church pillars seek illegal help and that lives are endangered.

Aurora Julia Lathrop Illinois Federation Caroline Hedges Ilinois Lfe

Society Founded to Stop Useless Giving

New York, Nov 16. Mrs August Belmont Miss Anne Morgan and other prominent women help launch The Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving to abolish the exchange system of Christmas gifts among those who can least afford it. The custom, says Mrs Belmont, makes Christmas a burden to working girls and causes trouble and hurt feelings.

New York August Belmont Anne Morgan Society For the Prevention of

JAP Children Sold At 25 Dollars Each

Chicago federal officials probe claims two Japanese youths aged 15 and 14 were sold by Tokio parents for 25 dollars each to be trained as athletes. Yoshi Wakahama and Otome Tamaka ran away from Kumatra Namba’s Chicago home where they trained with an acrobatic team. police detained them on the city's South Side.

Chicago Tokio Yoshi Wakahama Otome Tamaka Kumatra Namba

Tarred Girl Wins Case Against Welch in Ohio Riot Charge

Norwalk Ohio November 16 The jury finds Ernest Welch guilty of assault and battery in the tarring of Minnie Le Valley at West Clark field Aug 9 20 He is the first of six men tried on riotous conspiracy charges The report notes a local resident endorses Foley s Honey and Tar Compound for children s coughs and colds and urges avoiding substitutes HW Taggart Naaman

Norwalk Ernest Welch Minnie le Valley West Clarksfield Just Right Welch Jed 8. A. Swagel Krok Wis Khe- Waunee Co Foley HW. W. Taggart Fanvor Naaman

Death from diphtheria at St. Paul

A death due to diphtheria occurred Wednesday at St. Paul. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

St. Paul

Nine men examined for rural carrier at Dunkerton

A rural carrier examination was held in the federal building with nine applicants. One vacancy exists at Dunkerton and papers were sent to Washington for marking. Postmaster to announce percentages and fill vacancies from the eligible list. pay is $1,100 yearly and the carrier must furnish his own conveyance.

Dunkerton Federal Washington

Girl scoffs at wound in boilerplate Roosevelt comparison

Milwaukee November 14 Miss Michel Silber was accidentally shot by Henry Wolf. The wound in her breast resembles Col Roosevelt’s. After a physician removed the billet she remarked that people overreact over a minor injury and that a big man like Roosevelt would be fussed over. She added she and Wolf did not think the gun was loaded.

Milwaukee Wis Michel Silber Henry Wolf Col. Roosevelt Sither Wolf

Wilson Didn't Count Free Ride Privilege Reminder

President Wilson laughed at a New Jersey free ride incident on a shuttle train from Princeton to Princeton Junction. The conductor counted five aboard including Mrs Wilson and their four others, then reminded the governor that his state privilege does not apply on that trip.

New York Brect Wilson New Jersey

Women Turned Down In Chase County Race

Cottonwood Falls Kan Nov 16 1 Chase county loses its status of many women officeholders as terms expire in January. Of four women candidates in the recent election only one wins including the three seeking re election. The woman suffrage amendment failed in this county.

Cottonwood Falls Kan Chase County

Jurors Deadlock in Lewis Mail Fraud Case

In St Louis on November 16 the jury in the E C Lewis mail fraud indictment reported it could not agree on all counts. Judge Willard sent jurors back and warned they could be held until Monday if no verdict is reached.

St. Louis E. C. Lewis United States Willard

Homemade Mixture Stops Hair Loss and Promotes Growth

A simple home formula mixed with water and common drugstore ingredients is claimed to halt hair loss, clear dandruff, relieve itching, and darken grayish streaks within days. Apply daily for two weeks, then biweekly until used. The preparation uses Bay Ram wo ca eee Barbo Compound and glycerine among other items.

Navy Recruit Stands On Hand On 150 Feet in LA Heights

Werbert Loucks a 1601 Harvard boulevard resident and Goat Island Navy recruit stood on the 150 foot iron fire escape rung atop the Los Angeles Investment Building at Eighth and Broadway to prove he had not lost his nerve. Police sergeant Heath and patrolman Greeley arrested him after he balanced above a cheering crowd. Loucks said the stunt was a test for a friend and was examined at a receiving hospital where doctors deemed him sane.

Los Angeles Cal Heath Greeley Bie Werbert Loucks Harvard Boulevard Giancr Loucks Goat Island

Central police station stunt ends with warning

Lourkal demonstrated handstands at the Central police station to prove his balance to officers. He was released after a warning not to attempt further seronautic acrobatics. Hospital visitors barred at Seraphio Helghta hospital.

Lourkal

Local notices indicate restricted access until December 7

The text notes 29 closed to visitors until December 7 and invites interested parties to apply for rooms at any time to the sister supervisors. It also includes a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by Mrs. Hugh Campbell of Lavonia Georgia and mentions availability through dealers.

Hugh Campbell Lavonia

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